The North Korean soldier who defected across the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) left his barracks over a week ago, according to a press release issued today by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
The soldier – who is in his late teens – reportedly moved towards South Korea either on foot or by vehicle after leaving the North Korean military on June 7.
The North Korean soldier who defected across the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) left his barracks over a week ago, according to a press release issued today by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
The soldier – who is in his late teens – reportedly moved towards South Korea either on foot or by vehicle after leaving the North Korean military on June 7.
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